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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29

to be expected that at the very start the new
foundation win attain unto every excellence
and advantage OF its older competitors.
For this reason the location OF the school
should, not be placed where in its infancy it
would, perhaps, be crippled.
Again, the school will be more tenderly
nurtured and better patronized in that city
where the denomination is the strongest.
Atlanta contains more Presbyterian churches
and has more Presbyterian citizens than any
other Georgia city, and in addition is one OF
the best locatonsSfor a school that could
possibly be selected Here it would receive
local support that alone would make it
success, and here the facilities afforded by
railroads would put it in immediate and con-
venient connection with all parts of the
south.
Our Presbyterian friends have not decided
yet the matter of organizing such a school,
but the feeling seems to be drifting that
way; if it is determined that the denomina-
ton needs such an institution, we respect
fully place in nomination for the location
thereof, the name and advantages offered by
Atlanta, and do so without dispafagement
to the excellent opportunities that other
places may perhaps be able to offer.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29

thanks for the blessings which have been
youchsafed them during the past year By a
kind Providence.
All over this broad land of ours, from the
rude cot Of the humblest to the mansion Of
the rich, the reyelry of the festive board
will bury the shadows of many home and
the warmth OF the cheerful fireside viii dis
pei the troubles and annoyances which be-
set the busy world &C restless activity. For
getting the petty trifes Of the day and dis
carding the anxieties attendant upon the
duties of the counting room, the office, the
workshop, or other branches of more hum
bic industry, many soul will today turn
homeward in delightful anticipation of the
cheerful pleasures Of the Preside circle,
augmented probably by friendly attach
ment or kindred ties. From the tables OF
the poor as well as the rich will be ditfused
the softening aroma Of The Thanksgiving
turkey, the mellowing influence of which
will find its way into the hardest heart
around the festive spread.
SO let all be at peace today let Atlanta
join hands around a common board and for
getting the discussions of the day let her
pull together at a common cause; let her
laugh away the ephemeral discord of the
campaign and sing the song of Atlanta
united; let her lay aside the states of esti-
mated majorities and prepare for the peace
full harmony which will inspire her people
once more.
This week over, and Atlanta will forget
that she has been divided; so from every
household in her limits let's sow today the
seed of harmony and drink-in water or
wine-the old time toast to Atlanta and her
prosperity.
ANS well that ends well, and in the Ian
guage of the great American philosopher,
our ancient and esteemed friend, Dana OF
the Sun,
1--WE will be happy vet YOU bet"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29

tempt to enforce any particular tariff policy
upon the party by the special recognition or.
the special rejection Of prominent men be-
cause of their views on the tariff.
Colonel Mcclure says, moreover, that
Mr.. Carlisle has never contemplated the
proposition to degrade Mr.. Randall or any
of his friends because of their well-known
views on the tariff. To this the editor Of
the Times adds the interesting information
that there will be no attempt to frame altar
if bill or q bill reducing internal taxation
until there can be the fullest and franlzest
conference of democrats OF all shades of con-
viction on.the subject of revenue reduction.
In other words the conservative demo-t
Gratis will endeavor to present a scheme of
revenue reform that will commend itself
even TO the republican senate. This is the
true democratic policy. No other policy
will succeed. 1t is policy that would nat
uraly suggest itself to even the dulless
democrat who is anxious for the success of
his party,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29

The republican organs, as our readers
have noted, are renewing their threats and
their promises to the effect that their party
will take a hand in the next national cam
paign in the south.
Such talk is silly in the extreme. Mr..
Murat Halstead, the editor of the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette. has just printed an ar
ticle in the Forum, in which he goes over
the old ground in regard to the suppression
of the coored vote in the south. He prints
tables, and he gives figures from the census,
and altogether, lie makes quite desperate
showing for southern bulldozing. But the
queer thing about it all is that Mr.. Halstead
proves not only that the bulldozing southern
democrats have suppressed the negro vote,
but that, in an ecstasy of fury, they have
suppressed the democratic vote also.
This seems to be a very sad state of
things, and Mr. Halstcad appears to be JUS
titled in emitting his charming statistical es-
say 1.-THE Nullifers of the Constitution"
When southern democrats become so fari-
Gus that they suppress their own votes with
as much regularity rs they do those of the
negroes, they are indeed nulliiers of the
constitution
But what is to be done about it? If the
southern bulldozers, as Mr.. Halstead's Ia
bles show, bulldoze themselves, as well as
the colored voters, they are a very impartial
set of buildozers indeed. When men multi
fy themselves as well as their neighbors,
there is not much to be said on either side
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The Man and the land.

We have no doubt that the Boston Al
vertisor exaggeratcs The condition of agri-
culture in New England, just as DIR. Mayo
exaggerates that Of the south. Our con-
temporary declares that away from the
cities and large towns may be found the
traces Of farms once yielding a support TO
their owners, but now abandoned.
il says, moreover, that each year the soil
has been growing poorer and poorer until,
at length, nothing can be raised TO profit,
and that farmers have been driven from
their homes because Of the unproductiyeness
OF tile soil This, II seems to us, Is saying
very little for the thrift of the New England
farmers. If their soil is unproductive why
do they not turn in and make il productive?
In one county in Georgia that we happen
to know something about and we may as
well say that it is the county of Putnam
lands that were worn out forty years ago
have been brought into cultivation and are
now more productive than ever. Some
of these WORKOUT lands will produce a bale
of cotton 10 the acre. and this is doing very
well indeed with unproductive soil.
When Sidney Lauier wrote that ''there is
more in the man than there is in the land"
he told the whole story of agricultural de-
vclopment.
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ATLANTA. GA, NOVEMBER 9, 1857
Cnn.nlatlon IN Estlmnte..

OF all the American newspapers, com
mend US to the Philadelphia Press rs the
one which can ind more solid comfort out
OF less real substance than any other journal
of It's eapability in the country.
Unlike most OF is republican contempt
rRries, the Press was not attacked By the
blind s,aggers as the result Of the recent
elections. Ii has been amusing TO watch
many Of them founder and blink at the
democratic triumph and try to explain it
away by attributing the republican defeat
20 numerous causes which had nothing
whatever to 10 with the matter,
But the Press has stood as steady as
light house in storm and accepts the situa-
tIon with Job-like patience. Indeed, it
goes further than that and makes itself be-
lieyc that the result, of the recent elections
means national republican victory in
1855.
Our hopeful, and az :he same time interest
fng and able contemporary, comedies that the
democratic candidate win carry the solid
south, including Delaware. OF course this
Is a generous concession, but when the
Press follows Il with the assertion that New
Jersey, New York, Connecticut and In
diana, are doubtful states, ii takes away the
charm of liberality from its first concession
and leaves room for suspicion that, in con
ceding the solid south, il but threw ont a
decoy duck to attract the appearance Of
generosity TO its other propositions.
Those states that went republican in
1884, will do so in iSsS, says the Press in
its estimate, forgetting that California has
since then elected democratic legislature
and a governor Of the same faith; that
Rhode Island has chosen democratic GOV
ernor, and that Oregon is wayerng in the
balance. Even Massachusetts, has of late
been taken from the iron column Of the re-
publican ranks aud is now classcd as
"doubtful,' while Minnesota and Michigan
are not less doubtful.
OF course, it is ridiculous TO class New
York doubtful, for Cleveland viii carry it
world without end against anybody. Like
wise New Jersey, Indiana and Connecticut.
have more reason now to go democratic
than they did when they voted for Cleve-
land, and neither Of these states will change
its vote, Oregon and California will 90
democratic nest year, and even Massa-
chusetls viii In all probability sustain
Cleveland for another term.
But the Press can amuse itself with rs
estimates for nearly year, ana We are
glad to see that il has determined TO be
happy during that time.
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All Europe and America are extending to-
day sympathy TO Germany and its royal fam
lily in this, the great hour of its trouble.
The condition of the crown prince excites
the grayest alarm. The multitude of doc
tors who have been in consultation about
his condition are agreed now that his atfec-
ton is cancerous and that, too, of n kind that
is incurable. The knife might temporarily
prolong his life, but even that
is extremely problematical, The only
certain thing before them is that death, and
that too, of the most horrible kind, is staring
him in the face At best, a year is all that
the crown prince can hope TO live, and uu-
less constant watching, the most careful
nursing, and the best attention are given
him, his days cannot perhaps be prolonged
that far.
The crown prince is man of most excel
lent character and reputation, and is greatly
beloved 10y the German people. Between
fifty and sixty years Of age, he has all the
solidity and conservatism that belongs to
that arc, and gave every promise of WORTH
ly filling the duties OF the great position he
would succeed TO on the death of his father,
Emperor William, The great old kaiser,
past his 00th birthday, will, in all Improbable
~ outlivo his son, but the succession to the
throne viii not fail even in that event, for
the crown prince has son, whose attain
mcn,s and qualifications fit him for the
throne. In fact, should the kaiser, the
crown prince, and the latter's Oldest son all
die within the week, there is little great
grand-child of Emperor William that could
ascend the throne and retain directly in the
male line the throne to the family. Germa-
NY is in no danger about the succession, and
that IS not what is distressing the father
land.
One OF the sad incidents connected with
the crown princes condition, is the great
disappointment his uutlmely death will in-
fict upon the hopes and ambitions Of his
wife. Having married the oldest daughter
Of highlands queen, Princess Victoria, she
has naturally looked forward to the day,
when, in jhc course Of natural events, she
would become empress OF Germany. Her
hopes are likely 90 be blasted, for her chance
( OF assuming that proud title, daily grows
I less and less; but like the good woman She
/ Is, hor ambitions have all given way 60 her
anxious s9hcitJdc about her husband con-
diion.
Human sympathy can not stop or stay
thc inevitable, hut it can, and often does,
make the cross easier to carry and In thi.
sore aud sad hour, it mast be inexprcss.bly
sweet 20 Germany royal heir to know that
( the good people Of every Christian land, are
praying for his recovery.
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ncmocratic Reycnuc reform.

Colonel 4. X. Mcclure, of the Philadel-
phia Times, who is in Washington, has been
at some pains to. present the democratic tar
if situation correctly to his readers.
The situation, as lie presents it, will
cause considerable of futter among the
professional free-traders, but there can be
no doubt that ii there is to be any genuine
harmony among the democrats in Congress,
there must be some compromise.
In the first place, Colonel Mcclure says
that what IS commonly called the Oak View
tariff conference, at which it was supposed
that the president, Mr.. Carlisle and Con-
gresham Scott, of Pennsylvania, had deci-
ded on tariff reduction policy for the ad-
minstration, was never held. There was
conference, but it was not a tariff confer
ence, and the tariff was only discussed Incl
dcntaily as other matters were discussed.
In the second place, Colonel Mcclure
says there never has been a conference with
the president By Carlisle or any other dem
ocrats with a view of deciding on revenue
measure to be presented to the house, and
that there has never been an attempt by
either the administration or Speaker Car
Isle to settle even basis OF tariff revision.
much less tariff details
In the third place, Colonel Mcclure saws
that Mr.. Carlisle will be elected speaker by
the united democratic vote, and that it is
nosecret that he does not propose to at
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29

The Presbyterian synod of Georgia, the
highest body of that denomination in the
state, is in session at Rome.
One of the important questions before the
synod is the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing in
Georgia, a female college, or a synodical
school, where the daughters of Presbyterians
in Georgia, Florida and the gulf states can
receive high education. Our state is
blessed with several female UNCONVENTIONAL
colleges that maintain y high degree of ex.
cellence, and do great and good work; the
MethodSts, the Baptjsts the Catholics, the
Episcopallans have each schools for the
higher education OF our women, that are in
part or in whole under the control of their
respective religious bodies. The Presbytor-
ian church is too influential and Intelligent
4 denomination 10 be behind in this work.
and the synod could not do better work than
TO decide upon the location and the organi-
cation Of a female school somewhere in the
state.
Now, there is one very important question
to be decided upon in the very beginning Of
this matter, and upon the wise and careful
determination OF The problem, much de-
ponds Where shall this school be located ?
II Il is placed at Athens, Macon or Rome il
viii, in the beginning, be overshadowed by
the spires and turrets Of other denomina-
ticnal schools that have been in successful
operation for years People will judge OF
Its excellence and advantages by compare
son with It's neighbors, ar' no matter how
well everything may be arranged, j. is no,
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rrnctlcnl renlnlr l,hrcn,inn-

number OF southern states have. of late
years, organized agricultural and mcchani-
cal institutions for the practical education
of the boys aud few years ago the excel.
lent general assembly Of Georgia followed
out the idea toa successful conclusion. and
made ample provision for the organization
of Psychological school, where the Young
men Of the state viii be trained IN the varl-
Gus mechanical arts that go towards making
mp the different trades Of the world.
This is well. In fact, It should have
been done years ago; hut though the bless.
ing comes late, 1t is not too late. and We
predict excollen, results from the school.
The late esteemed general assembly re-
fused 20 establish system of practical cdu.
cation for tho girls. This refusal was made
conspicuous hy reason Of the fact that Jus.
two Years before 1t had organized "a tech
biological school for the practical training oi
our boys. Il seems difficult 70 understand
how oW Legislators could reconcile ihcm
vote against the female system With THEN
vote IN favor OF lie male system: lie. how
ever. IS too short 10 stop 70 fathom the mo
tves OF Georgia legislator. We know
that they absolutely refused TO 10 anything
for the girls.
Tie duty and obligation resting upon
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-29
OUR CHRISTMAS BOX" OF
PRESENTS.

On January LIST we viii distribute 81 900
among our subscribers. From September Isl TO
January list We put the name Of every subscriber
received in a box. On the latter date We shake
up the box thoroughly, A hole is cut in it.
One of our weekly agents. In the presence Of
three others-draws out a name That name
gets $500, the box is then shaken again, and
another name drawn. That name gets $500,
and so on through the list.
Now you ought to subscribe for the paper
without expecting to get one Of the presents
Pay FOR it, for itself, just as you have always
done From reading The paper you get your
moneys worth, and more for your money
thar any other paper gives you. BE satisfied
with THAT. Then II you got Che 500, or the
800 or even one of the S. presents, take it
with our best wishes and our Christmas greet
ingsl
or course We do not pretend that every sub
scriber viii get present Not one in every
hundred will get one. But every subscriber
will have an equal chance. Tho box will
have the name Of every subscriber sent in be-
fore January LIST and no other names. Three
agents from different states viii shake the box
and viii draw out name while the others
hold it. You will have just exactly the same
chance every other subscriber has. Some per-
sons will get every prize. 1t may just as well
he you as any one else
We do claim this. We furnish you the big
gest and best paper that is printed. We furnish
It cheaper than any other paper. We give You
besides am equal chance with every other sub
scriber in 81 ,000in gold distributed as presents,
No other paper does this. So, if you like our
paper as well as any other, take it, for besides
the paper you have an interest in our Christ
mas box, i" which no other paper gives you.
But if yoa do not like our paper as well rs
some other paper, take that paper and drop
ours, for you may not get one Of our presents
and then you would be dissatisfied. Take the
paper solely Tor the papers sake and If You get
a present, you will be just that much hap
pier.
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those excellent people engaged in instruct
ing our girls is made doubly onerous by the
refusal of the last general assembly to do
what every one wanted it to do. Upon
them rests the duty Of training in the prac-
teal arts the girls under their control, of in
structing them in cooking, sewing, butter
making, dress making, nursing, and, IN
fact, every occupation that society has de-
creed it Is woman's province either to do
or superintend. Our very excellent schools
heretofore have consumed some very valu-
able time in giving our daughters smatter-
ing OF French that Is spoken everywhere
save in Paris, in learning them to thuinp
the piano to The great detriment of the
peace Of mind of the neighborhood in
short, in giving them what their yearly an
nouHcements are pleased to denominate
feminine accomplishments.
We make no objection to girl receiving
every polite grace and accomplishment that
it is in the power OF man or woman to be-
stow, blt wc seriously and earnestly pro-
test against the consumption Of that time
devoted 10 education in learning 'accom-
plishmcnts" to the exclusion Of everything
else.
Every woman should understand those
practical arts that belong exclusively to her
sphere. II is not because that some day she
may be compelled by misfortune to do those
things with her own hand, but because no
woman is fit for the high duties of wife
dom and motherhood who has not some
knowledge of these matters. II she can
cook. can sew. churn and perform creditably
other household and domestic duties, she is
just 50 much better equipped for the re-
4f tAe position she will in
time be called to occupy. There is no use
in arguing this matter, the truth of the bus
mess is automatic, and is patent to every
one. There is only one thing that ought
to be mentioned, and that is that the wom-
an or girl who thinks it is contrary to good
form or beneath respectable raising to learn
these matters is not very apt to contribute
to anyone's happiness, and in the end is
sure to become a discontented unhappy
creature
In this age of work, when civilization
has changed the position of our sexes, and
made work the prerogatiye of woman as well
as man, it is the duty of those who have in
charge the education of our girls to equip
them for life's work. And proper instruc-
ton in these practical matters will be
worth, in the end, more to her than all her
French and music, no matter how good her
accent or how delicate her touch.
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An Absurd Armament.


The proposition that the government as
sumo control of the telegraph system Of
the country by operating system of postal
telegraph, is being generally discussed by the
press and commented upon by prominent
men. Ii meets with the hearty Endorsement of
the public mind, as expressed in the columns
of the press, and with but few exceptions the
newspapers of the country are united in the
opinion that the present system is by no
means in keeping with the spirit of our in
stitutions nor the demand of the public for
cheap facilities for postal intercourse.
There is no reason whatever why an
American citizen should be compelled to
pay rate of five times as much as an Eng
lishman would, in.their respective countries,
for the transmission of similar messages by
telegraph. 1t is a burning outrage that our
government should sit serenely by and see
the great masses of its people paying cxtor-
tionate demands for the use of public con-
venienees which should be under govern
ment supervision or direction, and, the free
U.S. of which in other countries is placed
within the means of the whole people.
\ poor man in Atlanta has to pay fifty cents
cents would carry the same message between
any two points in England. If in the past
experience of governments which have con-
troll of the telegraph service, it Va found
that the system was unwise, ineXpedient or
impolitic. there would be strong reason why
the United States should no. try similar
experiment. But the exact converse has
been the result in every instance where pub
lie control is exercised over the telegraph
consequently there is every reason why our
government should take advantage Of the
great benefits derived therefrom.
The New York star is very much aglta-
ted over the idea, and denounces 1t as gov
ernment interference" The Star thinks
that "thc country will not stand the monop-
oily job which proposes to sell a corporate
white elephant to the government at an ex-
trayagant price. Nor will it tolerate the
idea Of diyerting all individual enterprise
TO the hands of the general government"
It is for the very purpose OF getting rid of
the iron yoke Of monopoly job that the